Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter and BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appear in 26 tests, 6 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Apollo Aspire XP Winter performs. It takes the win in dry, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.
How the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Aspire XP Winter still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Choose BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 18 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.3 | 9.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.6 | 91.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 9.8 3 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 12.8 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 17.8 | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.5 | Avg rank 12.0 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.4 11 | Avg rank 9.1 22 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 9.6 1 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 8.1 1 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 12.1 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 17.8 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 12.0 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 11.4 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 10.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 9.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Aspire XP Winter or BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks better than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Aspire XP Winter appears in 8 independent tests, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 in 18, with 6 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →